DEFRA: China and India must buy into sustainable palm
China, India and the US must make firm commitments to sourcing sustainable palm oil if any meaningful progress is to be made on tackling deforestation, according to one UK government minister.
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FSSC certification ensures transparency of enzyme production, says Novozymes
Novozymes has announced that it has obtained Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) for a wide range of its enzymes targeting bakery and other food sectors.
Tate & Lyle completes EU polydextrose plant
Tate & Lyle has completed a planned European polydextrose manufacturing facility, which the firm says will help reduce costs for the customers in the region.
Governments must control food marketing to kids, finds EU study
Measures to restrict the advertising of unhealthy foods to children should be set by governments and not by industry, says the author of a review funded by the European Union.
Denmark censures EFSA over bisphenol A delay; upholds ban in meantime
Denmark has criticised a second EFSA delay in delivering its verdict on bisphenol A (BPA) as “unsatisfactory” and “weird”, saying it would wait for the full opinion to be published before even considering lifting its ban on the chemical.
Researchers tap into carrots for colour and health
White, yellow and pink carrot varieties developed in France unlock new natural colours to target booming demand from food formulators.